Enjoy a unique February half term family event at Whipsnade Zoo, where children can step into the role of a vet and discover how animals are cared for both at the Zoo and in the wild. As part of a brilliant family day out at the UK’s biggest zoo, Vets in Action invites young animal lovers to explore the fascinating world of veterinary science through interactive, hands-on activities inspired by the real work of ZSL’s vets, vet nurses and zookeepers. This free, drop-in event runs throughout February half term and combines learning, play and conservation stories in a fun and memorable way. Become a Junior Vet this February Half Term Young vets in training will begin their journey at a specially created zoo vet centre, where they’ll examine, diagnose and treat toy animals, gaining hands-on insight into the wide range of veterinary care carried out every day at the Zoo. There is a mixture of self led and free play activities in this area. From here, junior vets can choose their next mission: • Assist with a chimp heart health check, learning how ZSL monitors and protects primate health • Go to the Rainforest Room which is themed as the Gir National Park to help with a lion health check, exploring how ZSL vets work in the field to protect endangered species All health checks are delivered using toy animals and models, making the experience engaging and age-appropriate.) Discover How We Care for Animals at the Zoo and Beyond Throughout the week, additional vet-themed talks, conservation case study and guided Vets in Action activities will take families deeper into the world of animal health and conservation. Learn how animal training supports veterinary care, why health monitoring is vital, and how science-led conservation helps protect wildlife around the globe. In 2025, 87% of visitors said they learned more about ZSL’s conservation and animal care work, with many children inspired by the chance to role-play as real vets.